Chapter 290: Xiali Milir Orchestra

Chapter 290: Chapter 192: Xiali Milir Orchestra

Great Death Fire?

‘What in the world is that? Sounds pretty impressive. Definitely not some common junk…’

Li Miao was lost in thought.

From the looks of it, this Mourning King Warrior had come here searching for the so-called [Great Death Fire], but he must have been deceived somehow to have died here.

The Treasure-bearing Rib Butterfly and the Mourning King’s Ash Annihilation Spear that dropped must have come from him, too…

“Interesting. Spirit Candle is starting to lay the groundwork for a related storyline…”

Li Miao was rather intrigued.

However, the game Spirit Candle seemed to value a certain degree of logical consistency. The so-called Mourning King Warrior was most likely just a hook and a clue at this stage.

So, he didn’t need to pay it too much mind for now.

Speaking of which, Li Miao glanced around. The environment had returned to normal. On the Mysterious High Platform, only the High Platform Audience was visible.

Though the Seeker who had called out to him was nowhere to be seen, Li Miao knew it was likely nearby, watching him from the shadows.

No wonder Lu Tan had mentioned the need to hide.

And, if he wasn’t mistaken, had the Seeker just deliberately helped him? Let him obtain these rewards?

Setting aside these unanswerable questions, Li Miao pressed on.

Although the first half of the Mysterious High Platform was filled with various buildings, it was, on the whole, rather desolate.

Li Miao ran for a good while without seeing a single hostile monster. The whole map felt rather barren.

Of course, if the scenery were to change back to that blood-red version… he’d take that back.

‘The second brazier.’

After confirming there were no threats nearby, Li Miao approached the brazier. The Milestone Spirit Candle appeared once more.

[May your rest in the Hope Side Stage Garden soothe your weariness.]

[Before heading to the grand hall, you may also take in my partners’ performances. They are all masters of their craft and can be found along the Long Stairway Branch.]

[May beautiful music be with you.]

‘Beautiful music? That last singer’s screeching nearly blew my head off.’

After that sarcastic thought, Li Miao prepared to ascend the steps leading to the performance hall.

However, before he went up, his steps faltered. He then walked over to a bench on the side.

It seemed to be a resting spot for the audience of the Mysterious High Platform, but now a shriveled corpse was slumped over it, clutching something in its hand.

As Li Miao drew near, the Power of the Spirit Candle materialized a dropped item, making his eyes light up.

[Acquired: A Listener’s Travel Journal]

[A Listener’s Travel Journal]

[Type: Correspondence]

[Contents: “…The situation in Iron Feather Gorge seems much better. The Gulard Soldiers coming and going and the anxious merchants are unsettling, but compared to… never mind, it has nothing to do with me. I heard there’s a wonderful concert here, featuring an exiled singer from Maranovit. Perhaps…”]

[Explanation: The traveler’s words came to an end as abruptly as his life.]

‘Looks like a traveler’s journal from before the calamity. An exiled singer from Maranovit… Does that refer to the singer in the main hall?’

Lost in thought, Li Miao pocketed the journal and continued on his way.

The long staircase showed no signs of damage and was perfectly preserved. The only unsettling thing was the unblinking stares of the High Platform Audience that appeared from time to time, which was enough to make one’s blood run cold.

Soon, Li Miao reached the first branch path.

It was also the third brazier. After the fire was lit, a message appeared.

[Long Curved Horn—Where Elegance and Joy Coexist.]

After reading the message, Li Miao looked around but found no Milestone Spirit Candle.

The previous Milestone Spirit Candle was a good distance away. If he died here, it would be a long run back.

Scratching his head, Li Miao plunged into the branch path.

The branch path was the same as before—quiet and empty. Li Miao found it almost unnerving.

The two Molten Slag Ash Tier [Loyal High Platform Audience] he met along the way were just enough to break the monotony and keep things from getting boring.

And soon enough, Li Miao saw the sturdy musician on the performance stage.

TOOOOOT~~~

It was a man playing an instrument similar to a saxophone, which in the world of Spirit Candle was called a “Long Curved Horn,” though it looked slightly different.

The music he played was indeed elegant and cheerful, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

However, Li Miao had no intention of enjoying the music alongside a pile of Living Corpses.

After glancing over the crowd of Living Corpses below, Li Miao tried shouting a few times.

Unsurprised by the lack of a response, he drew his Frost Riding Spear and began the cleanup.

[You have killed a Listener Living Corpse]

[You have killed a Listener Living Corpse]

[You have killed a High Platform Audience]

[…]

After Li Miao had killed most of the Living Corpses and the surrounding audience members, the music from the stage came to an abrupt halt.

The player of the Long Curved Horn was a Molten Slag Ash Tier monster called [Curved Horn Trumpeter Hausen].

Although it couldn’t use Fire Ignition, its displayed strength was well-suited to its burly, powerful frame.

[You have killed Curved Horn Trumpeter Hausen]

After picking up the insignificant loot, Li Miao glanced around and then waited.

Sure enough, before long, the Seeker’s voice rang out again, and a tide of blood-red color washed over the area.

The real battle… was just beginning!

ROAR—

The Seeker let out a furious roar, its blood-red form materializing and floating beside Li Miao.

Meanwhile, Hausen’s corpse, which had risen to its feet once more, began to undergo a bizarre transformation.